Experience

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  Black & white catering

  Feb 2006 - Nov 2006

  Assistant of the owner

  Assisted the executive chef in preparing the food for social events. Cooked at customized buffet stations. Trained staff of waiters to provide proper food service and etiquette. Assemble temporary kitchens in venues in order to provide the catering services. Worked in the event preparation and food service set up.

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  Country club terraza

  Oct 2007 - Feb 2008

  Kitchen assistant

  Worked in the pastry kitchen preparing desserts for a variety of social events. Worked in the event set up and overall logistics of the event.

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  Nathalie’s catering service

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2010

  Kitchen assistant

  Worked in the catering kitchen preparing food for social events and private jets. Trained staff of waiters to provide proper food service and etiquette. Assembled temporary kitchens in venues in order to provide the catering services. Worked in the event set up.

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  Aramark

  Mar 2010 - May 2010

  Internship

  Worked in the daily food preparation of the Sky Grille Café, corporate caterings and social events. Responsible for operations of the assigned kitchen station, including the salad bar, home station, grill and deli. Assisted executive chef in the development of daily recipes and planning menus. Prepared hors d'oeuvres for social events for 150+ people. Assisted in the inventory management. Trained staff in safety procedures and health regulations.

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  Aramark

  Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

  Assistant catering director

  Assisted general managers and executive chefs in supervising the daily operations of the catering business. Responsible for administrative and pre-sales tasks, inventory management, food hygiene, safety procedures and customer service. Responsible for managing a staff of food service workers in the preparation and delivery of food and beverages in weddings, corporate events and other catered events. Worked in the kitchen developing recipes, planning menus and preparing food in collaboration with the executive chef and other workers. Assigned to other Aramark accounts, including Florida International University, the Federal Reserve, and Ryder System Inc., to provide support and guidance in the preparation of significant events (up to 1500 people). Show less

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  B2 hotel miami downtown

  Feb 2013 - now

  Food and beverage / catering manager

  Participated in the opening team of the food & beverage hotel department directed by China Grill Management. Created SOP’s and inventory par levels. Trained restaurant opening staff in POS systems and etiquette procedures. Coordinate the entire operation of the restaurant during scheduled shifts. Manage staff and provide them with feedback. Respond to customer complaints. Ensure that all employees adhere to the company's handbook. Meet and greet customers and organize table reservations. Recruit, train and motivate staff. Analyze and plan restaurant sales levels and profitability. Organize marketing activities, such as promotional events and discount schemes. Prepare reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control and sales. Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety. Maintain inventory levels and order supplies. Prepare cash drawers and providing petty cash as required. Manage the food and beverage provision for functions and events. Supervise catering and waiting staff at functions. Plan menus in consultation with chefs. Organize, lead and motivate the catering team. Monitor the quality of the product and service provided. Liaise with suppliers and clients. Support front desk, housekeeping and sales departments. Plan and execute charity events. Show less